Evangelical Leaders To Emphasize Immigration Reform’s Urgency on Day of Prayer and Action

Evangelical Leaders To Emphasize Immigration Reform’s Urgency on Day of Prayer and Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the House considers its next steps on immigration reform, hundreds of evangelicals and evangelical leaders from across the country will mobilize on Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge action. As a capstone to the Pray for Reform campaign, participants will bring their prayers for lawmakers and for broad immigration reform directly to congressional offices.

During a press conference, worship service and meetings with congressional offices, national and local evangelical leaders will discuss commonsense reform that reflects the Evangelical Immigration Table’s principles. Their efforts highlight the unified support across the evangelical spectrum for reform that emphasizes both accountability and compassion — and the momentum that will span the weeks and months ahead.

WHAT:Evangelical Immigration Table Day of Prayer and Action for Immigration Reform

WHEN: Wednesday, July 24

Press conference: 9 a.m.

Worship service: 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Meetings with legislators: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Press conference: West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol (rain site: Church of the Reformation)

Worship service: Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street

WHO: The following individuals are participating in the press conference:

Sojourners

Sojourners' mission is to articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world.

Sojourners - publisher of a monthly magazine of the same name - is a voice and vision for social change. Founded in 1971 as a faith-based organization, Sojourners provides an alternative perspective on faith, politics, and culture through its magazine, Web site, e-mail services, media commentaries, and public events. Ecumenical and progressive, Sojourners lifts up the biblical connection between social justice and spiritual renewal. Sojourners nurtures community by bringing together people from the various traditions and streams of the church and also hosts an annual program of voluntary service.